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Account Executive – New Business |Utilities, Energy & Logistics | Commercial / Mid-Market | Benelux

IFS  •  Nunspeet, NL (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

About Ultimo

Ultimo provides enterprise-grade EAM software for organisations where physical assets are critical to operations.

Our platform supports maintenance, inspections, compliance, and asset lifecycle management across sites and regions — in industries where uptime, safety, and operational performance matter.

Ultimo is part of IFS, combining global scale and investment with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a focused SaaS business.

Account Executive – New Business | Utilities, Energy & Logistics | Commercial / Mid-Market | Benelux

📍 Benelux | Hybrid

This is a client-facing role with regular travel across Benelux and occasional travel to Ultimo HQ in Nunspeet (NL)

Fluency in Dutch and English is required

About the role

Ultimo is hiring an Account Executive (New Business) to drive net-new customer acquisition across the Netherlands. You will focus on commercial / mid-market organisations within Utilities, Energy, and Logistics — industries where asset performance directly impacts business outcomes.

This is a pure hunter role You’ll be responsible for opening new accounts, building pipeline, and closing deals — engaging customers where there may not yet be an active buying process.

Why join Ultimo now

Ultimo is moving from legacy success to intentional growth

In the Netherlands, the business has strong foundations — a recognised brand, established customers, and proven product-market fit.

The opportunity now is to:

  • Expand into new commercial segments
  • Build pipeline proactively
  • Elevate how Ultimo engages new customers

For experienced AEs, this creates a clear opportunity to build, not maintain — with real ownership and visibility.

Your mandate (New Business / Hunter Focus)

As an Account Executive, you will:

  • Own and drive new logo acquisition across the Dutch market
  • Focus on Utilities, Energy, and Logistics customers
  • Build pipeline through targeted outbound and account planning
  • Identify opportunities within commercial / mid-market organisations
  • Lead full sales cycles from first engagement to close
  • Engage operational stakeholders, maintenance teams, and decision-makers
  • Position Ultimo through value-led, consultative sales conversations
  • Work closely with BDRs, Pre-Sales, and Customer teams

This role requires someone who is comfortable creating demand and momentum, not waiting for it.

How you’ll operate

Ultimo operates like a scale-up inside a serious enterprise software business

  • High autonomy and ownership
  • Short lines to decision-makers
  • Direct collaboration with sales leadership
  • CRM-driven environment with clear expectations on pipeline quality and forecasting

You’ll be expected to operate with commercial judgement, discipline, and independence

What we’re looking for

This role will suit someone who can demonstrate:

  • Proven success in new business B2B SaaS or software sales
  • Experience in commercial or mid-market environments
  • Strong outbound / prospecting capability
  • Confidence owning full sales cycles end-to-end
  • Ability to engage operational and technical stakeholders
  • Structured pipeline management and forecasting discipline
  • Commercial drive, resilience, and ownership mindset

Experience in Utilities, Energy, Logistics, or asset-intensive industries is a strong advantage.

Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Compensation & benefits

  • Competitive base salary + commission
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Hybrid working model
  • Travel across the Netherlands
  • Standard benefits package

Details will be shared transparently during the process.

The invitation

If you are motivated by opening new accounts, building pipeline, and operating with ownership in a serious SaaS environment — we would love to hear from you.

IFS

About IFS

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Linköping, SE
Year Founded
1983
Website
ifs.com
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